The Broadway Fan Club
The Broadway Fan Club Podcast is your all-access pass to the magic behind the curtain! Hosted by Heather Bedor and Amber Brzezinski, the team behind the worldโs largest online Broadway community, we bring you exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, fan-favorite moments, and everything sparkly, show-stopping, and stage-worthy.
All Episodes
Act 74: Talking Turkey and Spilling the Tea Featuring Straight No Chaser
Join Heather and Amber as they talk Macy's Thanksgiving Day Broadway performances, all the drama that happened this weekend on and off stage, and we share our interview with Founding Member of Straight No Chaser Steve Morgan!
Act 73: Final Strike Collaborative Stops By!
Join us as Final Strike Collaborative makes their TBFC debut tonight! We talk how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and repurpose things from the theater into some really cool art. Plus, they will join us for Broadway News! You don't want to miss this...did someone say giveaway?
Act 72: TBFC Welcomes Ken Wulf Clark!
We are SO excited to have Ken Wulf Clark joining us on the pod tonight! You might remember him from Water for Elephants on Broadway, the show that completely changed our lives, and now heโs touring the country as Middle Noah in The Notebook!
Act 71: The Ghostlight Episode
Join Heather and Amber as we chat all about the spooky season ending and Fall starting to show her colors! ๐๏ธ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!
Act 70: No Kings, Lots of Queens, and Making Moves in Chess
Join Heather and Amber as they talk about the most recent events from the past week and what's coming soon! ๐๏ธ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!
Act 69: Getting Lost in NYC
Join Heather and Amber as they go over all of the amazing news from NYCC, what's really going on behind the strike(s), and the Fall season. ๐๏ธ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!
Act 68: And We Are Just Getting Started
Join Heather and Amber as they play catchup from the last few weeks of all things theater! We also talk about all of the exciting happenings this month and what's to come as the 2025-2026 season starts to heat up and the temps start to cool down.
Act 67: The One, The Only, Gerianne Perez!
Broadway firecracker Gerianne Perez joins us to spill on Waitress, SIX, Operation Mincemeat, and why she's one of theatre's most exciting voices! Join us for this very special bonus episode! ๐๏ธ New to streaming or looking to level up?
Act 66: Jordan Kai Burnett Joins Us!
We welcome Jordan to the show; fresh dim Magic Mike Live and Scissorhands as she gets ready to open Romy & Michele in NYC! ๐๏ธ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! ๐ https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6317265968824320.
Act 65: Nick Flatto and Why We Love Him!
Join Heather and Amber as they welcome Nick to the show! Besides being the Executive Artistic Director of Velvet Stage Productions, his production credits include some of our favorites like Operation Mincemeat, Moulin Rouge, Stranger Sings!
Act 64: Jamie Jackson Joins Us
Jamie Jackson joins Heather and Amber and chats about his incredible career and everything Murdoch: The Final Interview! This is an episode you don't want to miss! ๐๏ธ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!
Act 63: The Holy Sh*t Episode
We are BACK! What a crazy 2 weeks it has been...you do not want to miss the vent sessions of vent sessions and everything new in the world of Broadway, Off-Broadway, and even the West End! See you guys tonight for one big WOOSAH ๐๏ธ New to streaming or looking to level up?
Act 62: Featuring Special Guest Fritz Coleman of Tubi's "Unassisted Living"
Join Heather and Amber as they welcome Fritz to The Broadway Fan Club studio! Fritz is back with Unassisted LIving on Tubi. He tells us about working with legends like Debbie Reynolds and Henry Winkler, his LA TV career, and why laughter only gets better with age.
Act 61: Seasons of Broadway: Concerts, Casinos, and the Flea!
Join Heather and Amber as they chat about all of the hullabaloo that happened during the week(we're looking at you Billy), a brand new way to celebrate with Broadway, our real feelings, and Broadway Flea 101. We will see you there!
Act 60: Masquerade! HamilTEN, Hadestown, and Wayne Brady!
Join Heather and Amber as they discuss Heather's adventures in NYC last week. No spoilers but a ton of exclusive info! ๐๏ธ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!
Act 59: Nothing Like Broadway(or is it) featuring David Rackoff
Join Heather and Amber as they welcome "Nothing Like Broadway" all over mastermind David Rackoff. Learn about the show, how to look good for a virtual audition, and if spies can really fall in love! ๐๏ธ New to streaming or looking to level up?
Act 58: One Singular Sensation
Join Heather and Amber as they talk all about this past weekend's A Chorus Line 50th reunion performance, what's coming up this week, Heather's trip to the Masquerade next week, and so much more! Plus, tune in to learn how you can win your choice of one of Emily Grace Tucker's prints LIVE!
Act 57: As If We Never Said Goodbye
Join Heather and Amber as they talk about some of the most popular shows of last season departing us, the impact they had, and the road ahead. We also talk about some exciting upcoming changes to TBFC and how you can get involved!
Act 56: Broadway Rock Gods w/special guest Adam Levowitz
Join Heather and Amber as they welcome Adam Levowitz(of Off-Broadway's Mozart's Don Giovanni: A Rock Opera) as we discuss all things Rock 'n Roll and musicals. This is an episode you don't want to miss. ๐๏ธ New to streaming or looking to level up?
Act 55: Theater Influencing 101 with Brendan Mac
Join Heather and Amber as they welcome Brendan to the show! We will talk about what it's like to be a theater influencer, chat Broadway/Off-Broadway news, and everything else in between. Can't wait to see you soon! ๐๏ธ New to streaming or looking to level up?
Act 54: Heather's Adventures in NYC and the Return of the Phantom!!
Join Heather & Amber as they catch up with all of the things that Heather did last week in NYC(including First Preview of Heathers, Broadway Sings, Broadway Bares, Stranger Things, Cabaret, and more!) and we check-in with Don Giovanni's Creator/Composure/Producer during intermission of Opening Night!
Act 53: Kings & Queens and Our First Birthday!
Join Heather and Amber as they talk about Broadway news from the last week and we talk about what it's like to finally turn 1! ๐๏ธ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!
Act 52: Post-Tonys Party!
Join Heather and Amber as they review all of the highs(and lows) of the 2025 Tony Awards! We discuss our personal favorite moments, what went well, what didn't. You don't want to miss this! ๐๏ธ New to streaming or looking to level up?
Act 51: It's the Final Countdown...to the Tonys!
Join Heather and Amber as they talk one more time about what we think will happen at the Tonys. Plus we talk Drama Desk, Ham4Ham, Patti's lament, and so much more! You don't want to miss this one! ๐๏ธ New to streaming or looking to level up?
Act 50: Our "Official" 50th Episode!
Join Heather and Amber for their "official" 50th episode(although with all of our special episodes it's way over that)! We will chat Broadway news, Tonys, cookies, and everything in between. Be there or be out of the know! ๐๏ธ New to streaming or looking to level up?
Act 49: Podcast on Podcast
Join Heather and Amber as they welcome Broadway Podcast Network Co-Founder, and Host of The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales, Alan Seales! We talk all things podcasting for theater, his time he saved Google, and what the end of this Broadway season means!
Act 48: Tony Nominations and the Met Gala LIVE updates
Join Heather and Amber as they discuss if they were right or wrong and how they really feel about the Tony nominations! We also share thoughts on everyone's outfits at the Met Gala! You want to tune in for a no filter show like never before.
The Broadway Fan Club Celebrates Tony Nominations Eve!
Join Heather and Amber as they talk Tonys! We discuss who and what are eligible, our personal favorites, and what the critics are predicting. Plus, we talk all about the shows we saw this past weekend and if any of them have worked their way into our top shows of the season list(they have!).
Act 47: It's the End of the Season as We Know It
Join Heather and Amber as they talk about the 2024-2025 Broadway season coming to a close this upcoming weekend and all of the exiting things still going on! We dive into some shows sudden departures and talk reunions too! ๐๏ธ New to streaming or looking to level up?
The Broadway Fan Club Presents: Facings: The Musical
Join Heather and Amber as they welcome the fantastic team behind the new Off-Broadway musical "Facings: The Musical". We will be speaking with Book, Music & Lyrics creator Aaron Morrill, Director & Choreographer Alex Sanchez, Executive Producer Caitlin McNeilage, and Public Relations Manager, our very own Heather Bedor!
The Broadway Fan Club Presents: The Broadway Cruise Special Edition
Join Heather and her crew from The Broadway Cruise 3 to learn what happened and why Bob Mackie wants to put his brain in her head! We dish about Wayne Brady, Corey Cott's arms, Ana Gasteyer, and watching Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal sing RENT.
TBFC Presents: The One the Only Matt DeAngelis
Join Heather and Amber for a special episode with the incredibly talented Matt DeAngelis! From Swept Away to Once, Waitress, American Idiot, and more, Matt has brought powerful performances to the stage. Dive into his career, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and find out whatโs next for him!
Act 46: The Inception of The Broadway Fan Club and What's To Come!
Join Heather and Amber as they chat about how The Broadway Fan Club came to be and where it's going! We'll be chatting openings and closings ('tis the season after all!). And, stay tuned to hear about our surprise guest on an extra special episode coming later this week.
Act 45: A Very St. Patty's Day Special
Join Heather and Amber as they catch you up on the latest and greatest(or not so great) Broadway news, review shows from the last few weeks, and maybe drink some green beer!
Act 44: Our Sweetest Episode Yet featuring Schmackary's
Join Heather and Amber as they welcome the masterminds behind the OBSESSION that is Schmackary's! Hear all about being Cookie Daddies and how Broadway is better off with them in our lives.
Act 43: Broadway Royalty Jeanna de Waal Visits TBFC
Join Heather and Amber as they give a royal welcome to Broadway's Jeanna de Waal. We will dive into her incredible career, including Diana: The Musical, Kinky Boots, Sweeney Todd, and American Idiot, as well as discuss her Theater Camp for Adults, Broadway Weekends.
Act 42: For the Love of Broadway
Join Heather and Amber as they welcome special guests Lara and Benji(the couple who's engagement went viral at Romeo + Juliet) as we talk love for each other, love for theater, and what it's like to get engaged in front of a whole lot of people!
Special Edition: DRAG: The Musical "The Brendans"
Join Heather and Amber as they welcome Yair and Remi from DRAG: The Musical, taking a deep dive into what it take to be "just Brendan". You don't want to miss this!
Act 41: She's Gloria Schmidt! J. Elaine Marcos and everything DRAG
Join Heather and Amber as they welcome the exceptionally talented J. Elaine Marcos to the show tonight! We can't wait to get the hot goss from DRAG the Musical, chat next steps for her in the meantime, and have a full on tea party.
Act 40: Heather and Amber Take NYC(twice) and Other Opinions on the Matter
Join Heather and Amber as they review all of the shows and events they squeezed into 2 weekends and temps in the 20s!
Act 38: From Behind Phantom's Mask, a Pair of Kinky Boots, and Cannibalism Feat Stephen Tewksbury
Join Heather and Amber as they sit down with the talented Stephen Tewksbury to chat about his iconic roles in *The Phantom of the Opera*, *Kinky Boots*, and *Sweeney Todd*. From behind the mask to strutting in boots, Stephen shares unforgettable stories and insider insights from his incredible Broadway journey!
The Drags Special: Featuring Lead Guitarist Ariel Bellvalaire of Drag The Musical
Join Heather and Amber for the 2nd dose of The Broadway Fan Club Podcast Special Episode featuring Ariel Bellvalaire a guitar-shredding, vocally-arresting, unapologetically over-the-top performer and Lead Guitarist of Drag The Musical's house band "The Drags".
Act 37: A Wonderfully WICKED Episode Featuring Michael Drolet
Join Heather and Amber as they welcome Michael Drolet to the show! Michael is best known for being an 11 year alumni of Wicked, most notably in the role of Boq. He also has an extensive theater career, with other roles such as Peter Pan, Sparky(Forever Plaid), along with an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Act 36: Hello and Goodbye from Broadway-Who's Gone and Who's Coming?
Join Heather and Amber as they talk about Jeremy Jordan's time in West Egg and his migration to the Caves along with Ryan McCartan becoming the next Old Sport and all of the other exciting Broadway stuffs this past week!
Act 35: All Things Drag: The Musical(and definitely not Wicked)
Join Heather and Amber as they welcome Producer and Co-Creator of Drag: The Musical, Tomas Constanza to the studio!
Act 34: Oceans Rise, Empires Fall, Happy 2025 Y'all Featuring Justin Sargent
Join Heather and Amber as they welcome the incomparable Justin Sargent to The Broadway Fan Club Podcast studio! Justin is currently performing as King George III on the Hamilton Angelica Tour.
Act 33: Saying Goodbye to 2024(our year in review)
Join Heather and Amber as they talk about their favorite moments on and off the stage in 2024 and what's to come for 2025(including guests from Hamilton, Wicked, and Drag the Musical!)
Act 32: All We Want For the Holidays(is some new musicals!)
Join Heather and Amber as we give a shoutout to our amazing partners and talk all things new announcements of what to expect for Broadway in 2025
Act 31: Keeping up with The Broadway Fan Club(or what we did on Hiatus)
Join Heather and Amber as they fill you in on everything they did for the last 2 weeks, including Heather's 8 show trip to NYC, The Red Bucket Follies, being recognized at Drag: The Musical, and so much more!
Act 30: Giving Thanks and Celebrating Life via Broadway
Join Heather and Amber as they celebrate episode 30 of the podcast. They chat gift giving ideas, Gavin Creel, Broadway Cares, what shows are coming up and everything in between!
Act 29: Countdown to the Holidays & Everything Wicked Feat. Melissa Victor of Little Shop of Horrors
Join Heather and Amber as they welcome special guest Melissa Victor (of Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors) as we chat about one of our favorite shows, everything Wicked, and a few Holiday Gift Giving Ideas. You don't want to miss this!
The Broadway Fan Club Presents: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Join Heather and Amber as they welcome Diego(the Warrior) currently playing D&D almost every day Off-Broadway! Learn all about the show, the technology behind it, and the magic that is the cast that brings a new adventure to life every show!
Act 28: The One that Almost Wasn't(or Our 1st Minisode)
If Heather dies during this podcast, it will keep going. Join Heather(who's sick) and Amber as we discuss all the hot goss from the last crazy week. And, we fluff up tonight's rescheduled interview with The Twenty Sided Tavern cast.
Act 27: Death Becomes Heather & Amber, Broadway Cares, Broadway Votes, & Gavin Creel
Join Heather and Amber as they chat about all things Death Becomes Her, Halloween in NYC, hanging out with Fran and the Broadway Cares team, our Broadway-inspired Election 2024 Playlist, and hear who won the Halloween contest!
Act 26: Broadway Votes
Join Heather and Amber with Broadway Votes Founders Catherine and Nelini as we chat about why voting is important. and how, through Broadway and National Touring Shows, your voice can be heard.
Act 25: The Broadway Fan Club 101 and All of Our Favorite Spooky Shows
Join Heather and Amber as they go over everything that our Broadway Fan Club Members have access to, updated stagedooring etiquette, some exciting opening news, and we wrap our Spooky Season previews up.
TBFC Special Edition Featuring the Cast & Creative of Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song
Join Heather and Amber as they get up close and personal to discuss all things Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song - A hilarious musical revue that parodies the biggest hits on Broadway! From 'Back to the Future' to 'Merrily We Roll Along,' no show is off-limits in this side-splitting performance.
Act 24: Broadway Rallies and Getting Into the Spirit of the Spooky Season
Join Heather and Amber as they chat Broadway and the community support for the Presidential race and then we chat Spooky Season and announce a VERY SPECIAL EDITION of The Broadway Fan Club Podcast THIS WEEK!
Act 23: Breaking the Spell: The Magic of Disenchanted w/Creators Dennis Giacino and Fiely Matias
Join Heather and Amber as they welcome special guests Dennis and Fiely to the show! Learn all about the history of one of our favorite off-Broadway shows and learn the Orlando-based connection. Tune in for your next happily every after!
Act 22: Featuring Noel MacNeal: Little Shop of Horrors, Bear in the Big Blue House, TMNT, and more!
Join Heather and Amber, 1st to pay tribute to one of the brightest stars that fell today, Gavin Creel. Then, to learn about Noel MacNeal's extensive and incredible career!
Act 21: This Episode Brought to You by the Letter "B": Broadway Cares/Broadway Flea, Broadway Votes
Join Heather and Amber as they chat all about their treasure hunt at Broadway Flea, our newest collab with Broadway Cares, Broadway Votes, Water for Elephants, Twenty-Sided Tavern, and we share a special message from a new friend!
Act 20: Celebrate our 20th episode with Tony-Nominated Director & Choreographer Jeff Calhoun
Jeff Calhoun(of Newsies, Grease, Bonnie & Clyde, and so much more) joins Heather and Amber in the studio to chat The Boy Who Loved Batman and his incredible career! Plus we have EXCLUSIVE details about this weekend's Broadway Flea that you won't get anywhere else!
Act 19: Festivals, Flea, and Friends of Broadway!
If Amber dies during this podcast, the show will not stop lol We are talking Elsie Fest, Broadway Flea, and your weekly Broadway news fix. Also, don't miss out as we announce our very awesome guest star joining us on next week's episode.
Act 18: Happy Trails, Heathers, Hello's, and the Broadway Flea
Join Heather and Amber as they chat about new shows coming next season, bidding farewell to some of our favorites to make room for new favorites, chatting ALL about the Broadway Flea, and what to expect this month.
Act 17: From Tampa to Broadway, Broadway 4 Harris, Amber's Adventures in NYC, and NEW MERCH!
Join Heather and Amber as we go over what Broadway royalty Heather met in,Tampa this weekend, Broadway Stars showing support for the Harris campaign, check out our cool new merch, and hear Amber's Adventures in NYC
Act 16: Thursday Night Live! Kids Night Out, Broadway Week, and How To Send Your Favorites Mail!
Our "better late than never" show!
Act 15: D23 Disney on Broadway Exclusive Video & everything else you missed this week on Broadway!
Heather and Amber are showing an exclusive video of the Disney on Broadway D23 Panel from this past weekend that you don't want to miss! You think you know everything....but do you really?
Act 14: Part 2....thanks weather!
Come back...we aren't finished with you yet!
Act 14: It's Raining Cats & Dogs @ Broadway Barks, At this Performance & Weekly Broadway News Blast!
Join a very rained out Heather and Amber as they catch you up on what you may have missed this week in the world of Broadway!
Act 13: Feat Kara Hinton! BroadwayCon Wrap, Drama @ The Notebook & Getting to Know Bonnie & Clyde!
Join us for Friday Night Live! So much to cover and so little time!
Act 12: BroadwayCon Edition!
Join Heather and Amber as they plan out Heather's itinerary for BroadwayCon! We also chat about all the crazy stuff that happened on Broadway this week, and what we look forward to seeing happen more. You don't want to miss this!
Act 11: The White Rabbit Edition: BroadwayCon prep & the State of Broadway(thanks Ken Davenport)
Don't adjust your screens, that IS Heather and not Kathy Bates! Thanks to our amazing listeners who are cool with us podding late this week. Join us as we dive into BroadwayCon prep, chat about what we learned from Ken Davenport, and YOU decide if Heather sounds "soft-spoken".
Act 10: When One Door Closes Another Opens
Join Heather and Amber as they talk about some of the more popular shows closing this month, what to expect soon, and what on earth is going on at the Stagedoor or inside the audience?!
Act 9: What the Fringe? Broadway Barks, Broadway Cruise, and BroadwayCon
Join Heather and Amber as they chat with special guests Vulva Va-Voom and Shane Mayforth about what's going on with Fringe in Florida. Then we chat about all of the exciting B words!
Act 8: Show Us Your Pride!
Heather and Amber chat all about Pride Month in NYC and how Broadway celebrates!
Act 7: The Post-Tonys Episode and Heather's Adventures in the Big Apple
Join us as we chat everything from Tonys night to today and what Heather did while she was in NYC
Act 5: Best Seats, Best Eats, and Best Deets!
Join Heather and Amber as they talk about their favorites in the Theater District and what they wear when headed to the show of their choice! Did your favorites make the cut?
Act 4: Fall Shows, Fringe, and Following Your Favorite Shows on Tour!
Join us as we look at the upcoming shows for 2024-2025 season, Heather recaps Orlando Fringe, and we look at what shows are touring near us!
Act 2: Heather Takes Manhattan, Theater Etiquette, and should you stay or should you go?
Join us as Heather talks about her most recent trip to The Big Apple! We chat theater do's and don'ts, and the difference between concert and show. You don't want to miss this!
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